3-4 month contract role with a local authority
Summary
This is a 3-4 month contract role with a local authority, focused on conducting food hygiene and food standards inspections across various premises. The purpose of this role is to ensure compliance with legislation, thereby contributing to public health and safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a set number of inspections within a specified timeframe, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to required procedures.
Responsibilities
* Conduct onsite food hygiene and food standards inspections across a range of premises.
* Complete approximately 130 inspections within the agreed timeframe.
* Inspect both existing and new food businesses to ensure compliance with regulations.
* Produce and leave a handwritten inspection report at the time of each visit.
* Accurately complete all required documentation, including data input sheets and aide memoires.
* Ensure appropriate food hygiene rating stickers are issued and displayed.
* Upload all inspection documentation to the shared system within 7 days of each visit.
* Identify and record closed or vacated premises in line with agreed criteria, including photographic evidence where required.
Essential Experience Required
* Proven experience in carrying out food hygiene and food standards inspections.
* Recent experience working within a regulatory or environmental health setting.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Qualified Environmental Health Officer registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board, or
* Holder of a Higher Certificate in Food Control or Higher Certificate in Food Inspection, with demonstrable competence and recent relevant experience.
Additional Information
* Working Hours: 36 hours per week
* Contract Type: Per inspection basis
* Total Inspections: Approximately 130
* Deadline: All inspections to be completed by end of September 2026
* Inspection Rates:
o Category A: £110
o Category B: £89
o Category C: £82.50
o Category D: £66
o Category E: £60
* Void Premises Payment: £25 payable where premises are confirmed closed (subject to criteria and evidence).
* Schedule: We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
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